Wole Soyinka

In Wole Soyinka’s “Death and the King’s Horseman” the author uses Nigerian culture, tradition, and family values to draw you into this story. Yet, it is the interference of colonialism that acts as a catalyst for this story to take place. If it were not for the arrogance and ignorance of these outsiders then this story may have occurred but its purpose would have been totally different. Without the influence of Nigeria’s …

…been questioned until this clash of European and African values occurred. It also caused the premature death of Olunde. In his attempt to redeem his fathers dishonor he sacrifices himself. All of this can be attributed to colonialism. All of this can be looked at as an interference by a technologically advanced culture onto a less advanced culture and placing their values upon them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Wole Soyinka, Death and The Kings Horseman, Goldberg Press ,1992